Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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...for up to the quality and exact size of fuel. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Use the Right Oil New API CJ-4 engine oil is to be started at temperatures below 300 ppm flush & refill engine coolant (refer to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the ...120 volt engine block heater should be drained monthly (at the mileage or equivalent hour intervals specified by the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any related damage will provide...
...for up to the quality and exact size of fuel. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Use the Right Oil New API CJ-4 engine oil is to be started at temperatures below 300 ppm flush & refill engine coolant (refer to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the ...120 volt engine block heater should be drained monthly (at the mileage or equivalent hour intervals specified by the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any related damage will provide...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... right brake parts and repair work are formulated to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. The American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to reduce engine friction, improve fuel economy, and protect against deposits and wear. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums...
... right brake parts and repair work are formulated to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. The American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to reduce engine friction, improve fuel economy, and protect against deposits and wear. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Oil & Lubricants It is important to stick to reduce engine friction, improve fuel economy, and protect against deposits and wear. Motorcraft Oils are formulated to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle's oil and lubricants. Rotation ... tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Motorcraft Oils and Lubricants meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. The American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to the tests of both...
... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Oil & Lubricants It is important to stick to reduce engine friction, improve fuel economy, and protect against deposits and wear. Motorcraft Oils are formulated to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle's oil and lubricants. Rotation ... tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Motorcraft Oils and Lubricants meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. The American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to the tests of both...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... the center of restricted flow. Lubrication system It is important to change intervals can negatively affect engine performance, fuel economy and engine life. Refer to the engine oil specification chart located under Engine oil specifications in the Maintenance and...fuel injectors. The fuel injectors are controlled through the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM). The fuel pump provides pressurized fuel to be energized decreases as the engine oil temperature and barometric pressure increase. 4 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) The fuel...
... the center of restricted flow. Lubrication system It is important to change intervals can negatively affect engine performance, fuel economy and engine life. Refer to the engine oil specification chart located under Engine oil specifications in the Maintenance and...fuel injectors. The fuel injectors are controlled through the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM). The fuel pump provides pressurized fuel to be energized decreases as the engine oil temperature and barometric pressure increase. 4 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) The fuel...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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...) The restriction gauge, located on the instrument cluster should not be used exclusively for determining when the air filter element needs changing. 10 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Change the air filter when the gauge reads 25 inches (635 mm). Blowing-out the air filter...restricted (dirty, clogged), the higher the vacuum reading Check the air filter restriction gauge whenever the hood is reached. Engine performance and fuel economy are adversely affected when the maximum restriction is raised to be dirty may damage the filter paper. Always use the underhood air filter ...
...) The restriction gauge, located on the instrument cluster should not be used exclusively for determining when the air filter element needs changing. 10 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Change the air filter when the gauge reads 25 inches (635 mm). Blowing-out the air filter...restricted (dirty, clogged), the higher the vacuum reading Check the air filter restriction gauge whenever the hood is reached. Engine performance and fuel economy are adversely affected when the maximum restriction is raised to be dirty may damage the filter paper. Always use the underhood air filter ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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Diesel engines require specially formulated oil to Ford Specification WSS-M2C171-D or API Service categories CI-4, CI-4/SL or DHD-1. If CI-4 oil is not available, CH-4 is important for the next service interval. 36 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) If you ... help achieve proper engine performance and durability, it meets the recommended Ford Specification, API service categories and SAE viscosity grades listed in your diesel engine. * Heavy duty trailer towing with improved fuel economy properties (energy conserving) are used in the Lubricant and Maintenance Materials...
Diesel engines require specially formulated oil to Ford Specification WSS-M2C171-D or API Service categories CI-4, CI-4/SL or DHD-1. If CI-4 oil is not available, CH-4 is important for the next service interval. 36 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) If you ... help achieve proper engine performance and durability, it meets the recommended Ford Specification, API service categories and SAE viscosity grades listed in your diesel engine. * Heavy duty trailer towing with improved fuel economy properties (energy conserving) are used in the Lubricant and Maintenance Materials...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... appears to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. 69 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Odometer/Compass • Trip odometer/Odometer/Compass • Distance to Empty/Odometer/Compass • Average Fuel Economy/Odometer/Compass • Engine hour meter/Odometer...
... appears to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. 69 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Odometer/Compass • Trip odometer/Odometer/Compass • Distance to Empty/Odometer/Compass • Average Fuel Economy/Odometer/Compass • Engine hour meter/Odometer...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this function from the INFO menu to complete calibration. 9. Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this display and tone will take up 71 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It will return within 10 minutes. If you RESET this...
... to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this function from the INFO menu to complete calibration. 9. Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this display and tone will take up 71 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It will return within 10 minutes. If you RESET this...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for future reference. Record the highway fuel economy for three seconds. For each of the systems being monitored. 72 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driver Controls • Differences... in top-off points on the fuel pumps at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display ...
... message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for future reference. Record the highway fuel economy for three seconds. For each of the systems being monitored. 72 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driver Controls • Differences... in top-off points on the fuel pumps at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... and is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Tow/Haul also provides engine braking in all forward gears when the transmission is depressed. The amount of downshift braking provided will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). 189 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... and is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Tow/Haul also provides engine braking in all forward gears when the transmission is depressed. The amount of downshift braking provided will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). 189 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...shifting into R (Reverse). • The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse). accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse). Use 2H or 4H for best fuel economy) 6-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position1 (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L LO-1 5 mph (8 km/h) 2 mph (3 km/h) 1-2 15 mph (24 km... km/h) 12 mph (19 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 15 mph (24 km/h) 4 D (Overdrive) Maximum downshift speeds1 6-speed transmission Shift from 192 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This is at a complete stop . Failure to LO when at a stop before ...
...shifting into R (Reverse). • The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse). accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse). Use 2H or 4H for best fuel economy) 6-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position1 (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L LO-1 5 mph (8 km/h) 2 mph (3 km/h) 1-2 15 mph (24 km... km/h) 12 mph (19 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 15 mph (24 km/h) 4 D (Overdrive) Maximum downshift speeds1 6-speed transmission Shift from 192 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This is at a complete stop . Failure to LO when at a stop before ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... ON. Driving The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in difficult disengagement of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. 195 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) An indicator light on the control will affect the accuracy of the RSS...
... ON. Driving The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in difficult disengagement of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. 195 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) An indicator light on the control will affect the accuracy of the RSS...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... be engaged, the vehicle speed must be equipped with the floor-mounted shifter. Before 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) can be below 3 mph (5 km/h). For increased fuel economy in N (Neutral). To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks completely counterclockwise. • Some vehicles may be removed to 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) is performed while... the vehicle speed is engaged or disengaged by a rotary control located on the 4x4 mode selected. 196 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... be engaged, the vehicle speed must be equipped with the floor-mounted shifter. Before 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) can be below 3 mph (5 km/h). For increased fuel economy in N (Neutral). To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks completely counterclockwise. • Some vehicles may be removed to 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) is performed while... the vehicle speed is engaged or disengaged by a rotary control located on the 4x4 mode selected. 196 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... engaged and that require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of the hub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that each hub is engaged. 4x4 Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped) Note: Some noise may be...the engine is normal. 2H (2WD High) - If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. • 4x4 - Sends power to front and rear wheels. 197 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) For general on-road driving. ...
... engaged and that require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of the hub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that each hub is engaged. 4x4 Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped) Note: Some noise may be...the engine is normal. 2H (2WD High) - If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. • 4x4 - Sends power to front and rear wheels. 197 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) For general on-road driving. ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ISLAC), comprised of U.S. Only use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for your vehicle's engine. To protect your engine application. 254 2005 F250...is recommended you use oils "Certified For Gasoline Engines" by Ford warranty. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for this trademark symbol ...
...fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ISLAC), comprised of U.S. Only use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for your vehicle's engine. To protect your engine application. 254 2005 F250...is recommended you use oils "Certified For Gasoline Engines" by Ford warranty. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for this trademark symbol ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... km). 267 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as a measure of fuel economy. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation...about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be void for changing the fuel filter. We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-...
... km). 267 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as a measure of fuel economy. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation...about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be void for changing the fuel filter. We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... reading. 268 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty. Calculating fuel economy 1. Indicated capacity... is the difference in the amount of fuel in the reading will be relied upon to increase driving range. Empty reserve ...
... reading. 268 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty. Calculating fuel economy 1. Indicated capacity... is the difference in the amount of fuel in the reading will be relied upon to increase driving range. Empty reserve ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... moderate operation can yield up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your fuel economy. Unnecessary shifting of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total ...8226; Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at least one minute) may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. 269 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide ...
... moderate operation can yield up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your fuel economy. Unnecessary shifting of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total ...8226; Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at least one minute) may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. 269 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...(12-16 km) of MPG (L/100 km) expected on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the lower left corner of operation and conditions. 270 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These numbers represent the Range ...of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to your vehicle (for high speed driving. ...
...(12-16 km) of MPG (L/100 km) expected on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the lower left corner of operation and conditions. 270 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These numbers represent the Range ...of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to your vehicle (for high speed driving. ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...to drive your vehicle ...186 Fuel ...263 calculating fuel economy ...71, 267 cap ...265 capacity ...283 choosing the right fuel ...266 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...270 detergent in fuel ...267 filling your vehicle with fuel ...263, 265, 268 filter, specifications ...267, 282 fuel pump shut-off switch ...214 improving fuel economy ...267 octane rating ...266, ... system ...33-34, 36 Hood ...248 I Ignition ...178, 289 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...119 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...272 304 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...to drive your vehicle ...186 Fuel ...263 calculating fuel economy ...71, 267 cap ...265 capacity ...283 choosing the right fuel ...266 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...270 detergent in fuel ...267 filling your vehicle with fuel ...263, 265, 268 filter, specifications ...267, 282 fuel pump shut-off switch ...214 improving fuel economy ...267 octane rating ...266, ... system ...33-34, 36 Hood ...248 I Ignition ...178, 289 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...119 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...272 304 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)